Maisie's heart skipped a beat as she softly agreed and ended the call.

Later, Graham called. As usual, he sounded rushed. Checking the time, Maisie realized a whole day had passed since she had last spoken to him.

In a hushed tone, Maisie asked, "Graham, don't you think there's something—" She stopped herself before the words "not quite normal between us" escaped.

Graham paused as if something had just clicked. "Maisie, are you facing difficulties over there?"

"No," she replied, forcing a smile. "I've moved to a new place."

"Oh."

"Next time you visit, don't go to the old place," she said.

Graham

like she and Graham inhabited separate

you any longer. I'm

was puzzled. It was late at night on his end, so what could he be

"Graham, I—"

"I'll call you in a couple of days. I'll return at the beginning of next month. We can discuss our wedding plans by then. Is

replied with a nod,

her and Graham, but she was sure there was a problem. Perhaps the

back on the soft sofa. She gazed at the sea through the window, and some of

but he wasn't alone. He brought Persephone to avoid making Maisie

a lively young rabbit. "Ms. Squire! Your house is

I'm still cooking!" "Ms. Squire, what delicious

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